Russia has banned petrol exports from April 1 to July 31. According to media reports, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed the Energy Ministry to prepare a draft ban on petrol exports. These countries are major buyers of Russian petroleum products. Deputy Prime Minister Novak told the meeting that there are ample reserves of petrol and diesel and that refineries are operating at full capacity. Oil companies confirmed that there are ample reserves of petrol and diesel and that refineries are operating at or above full capacity, thus meeting current demand.

Source: The Patriot March 29, 2026 18:25 UTC